What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Broker position at Brown & Brown Insurance?
Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
We are Seeking an Associate Broker to join our growing team in Stockton, CA.
Works directly with an established broker under general supervision of operations leader & PCL. The individual’s primary duties are to review insurance submissions & applications to evaluate, qualify & market individuals and groups for insurance by performing the following duties.
How You Will Contribute
- Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and loss runs to determine degree of risk from such factors as ISO classifications, applicant financials, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property,
- Reviews company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks, and evaluates possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance,
- Broker risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws. Secure payments on risks bound or written,
- Review, analyze and qualify risks submitted by Producers, evaluate submissions for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes, and binders; possible use of inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies,
- Develop and cultivate carrier and brokerage relationships to place specific risks and grow a book of business
- Markets and meets with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of business,
- Understand and extend Company facilities, brokering risks when required to successfully negotiate a placement; be responsible for your quote to bind activity & production results
- Service and perpetuate existing business, produce new business, and have a keen awareness of priorities,
- Instruct and train processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and accuracy,
- Provide guidance and training to the processors and assistants, to enable them to reduce the broker’s clerical workload, and to develop basic brokering skills and techniques,
- Foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, companies and competitors, as well as close working relationship with binding/contract underwriting dept. to identify ‘best fit’ production opportunities,
Licenses and Certifications:
- P&C State licensed.
Skills & Experience to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university is desired or five years insurance experience, two years of which is as an underwriting assistant.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite.
- Exceptional telephone demeanor.
- Experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting agency or company.
- CIC, CRIS and CPCU candidate, thorough familiarity with applicable ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, policy forms i.e., coverages, exclusions, conditions, and terms. (preferred)
Pay Range
$55,000 - $70,000 Annual
The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
